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WSPN’s athlete of the month is freshman Mia Rent for her top placements in cross country meets.

Athlete of the month: Mia Rent

Vanessa Taxiarchis, Staff Reporter December 9, 2024

With sweat dripping, legs cramping and her ponytail flying, freshman Mia Rent has made a name for herself in the cross country community. Rent began running in fifth grade to stay in shape, but a year...

Staff reporters Joey Fay, Owen Harrington and Ravi Kapadia preview each 2024-2025 winter sport.

Winter sports preview 2024

Owen Harrington, Joey Fay, and Ravi Kapadia December 4, 2024

Cold weather has arrived in Wayland, signifying the start to a new season of winter sports. Below is some information about each sport and the captains. Wrestling After a winning record during the...

WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.

Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf

Ravi Kapadia, Staff Reporter November 11, 2024

Wayland guidance counselor, Jim Girard, has coached football for 27 years, but this year is his first season coaching Wayland in nearly two decades. Girard was previously the head coach of the Lincoln...

Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams are still in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. On Nov. 6, the girls volleyball team swept Greater New Bedford 3-0 and are now in the Elite 8 and hosting Bishop Fenwick on Friday Nov. 8. Boys soccer is playing Marblehead at the WHS turf on Nov. 7. Football is playing no.7 Burlington on Friday Nov. 8 away.

Sports update: Fall playoffs 2024

Ravi Kapadia November 7, 2024

Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams remain in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. The teams that moved on were boys soccer, girls volleyball and football. They look to continue...

Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”

Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night

Elyssa Grillo and Jillian Mele November 1, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 1, the varsity football team will host their senior night under the lights against Newton South High School (NSHS). The senior ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the game will begin at...

Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.

WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University

Sasha Libenzon November 1, 2024

Wayland High School (WHS) Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong recently received the position of assistant coach of the Harvard University nordic ski team. Wong joins his sister, WHS Class of 2021 alum Tali Wong,...

As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.

A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff

Bella Schreiber, Managing Editor October 30, 2024

As the fall season continues, the Wayland High School girls field hockey team must battle both other teams, and adapt to the changes within its own team. The team has welcomed head coach Sarah Woodside,...


“As the patriots always say, we’re going to know our job, and we’re going to do our job,” head coach Scott Parseghian said.

Game preview: Football vs Bedford face off

Emma Zocco October 25, 2024

Today, Oct. 25, the varsity football team closes Week 7 of their season in a game against Bedford and is getting ready for playoffs. Last season, Wayland beat Bedford with a final score of 28-14. The upcoming...

Keenan poses with the varsity football head coach, Scott Parseghian, after winning player of the game. The player of the game is awarded a gladiator helmet.

Athlete of the month: Michael Keenan

Vanessa Taxiarchis October 22, 2024

With a game winning arm, senior captain and quarterback Michael Keenan has led his team to several victories in the ongoing fall season. The Warriors' record so far this season is 5-1. Keenan started...

On Thursday Oct. 10, football will face rival Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, aiming to improve their record to 4-1. “[LSRHS] has gotten the best of us over the last couple of years,” Parseghian said. “I feel that this team is willing to correct the last couple of years and, and get a [win]. I want to win a football game.”

Game preview: Football takes on rival Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School

Chloe Zilembo, Sports Editor October 10, 2024

Next up on the varsity football team’s schedule is Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS), a rivalry game for both teams as they are bordering towns that are both in the Dual County League (DCL)....

A Wayland football player carries the football down the field. “We've cruised through the first three games,” head coach Scott Parseghian said. “[It’s a] combination of us being a good team and also the competition may not be as great as I had hoped.”

Game preview: Football looks to defeat Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

Chloe Zilembo, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Week 4 is approaching for the undefeated varsity football team. The team is currently ranked No. 17 in Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division IV power rankings after winning...

Junior Avery Umina runs after the ball, beating her opponent. Umina plays for FC Stars Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Regional Blue Team.

Athlete of the month: Avery Umina

Vanessa Taxiarchis September 30, 2024

Whether she’s kicking a ball for her club team or helping her high school secure victories throughout the season, junior Avery Umina can always be seen playing soccer. Starting her soccer career off...

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